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- Dictionaryastringent/əˈstrɪn(d)ʒ(ə)nt/
adjective
- 1. causing the contraction of skin cells and other body tissues: "an astringent skin lotion" Similar
- 2. (of taste or smell) slightly acidic or bitter: "fresh blackcurrants have a rather astringent flavour"
noun
- 1. an astringent lotion applied to the skin to reduce bleeding from minor abrasions or as a cosmetic to make the skin less oily.
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The meaning of ASTRINGENT is causing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic. How to use astringent in a sentence.
ASTRINGENT definition: 1. An astringent substance causes the skin or other tissue to tighten: 2. Astringent remarks are…. Learn more.
Astringent definition: contracting; constrictive; styptic.. See examples of ASTRINGENT used in a sentence.
The astringents and acids in fresh blackthorn berries (sloes) give the fruit its sourness. An astringent (sometimes called adstringent) is a chemical that shrinks or constricts body tissues. The word derives from the Latin adstringere, which means "to bind fast".
An astringent is a drug or lotion that causes contraction of body tissues, checks blood flow, or restricts the secretion of fluids. The action of an astringent is characterized by contraction of bodily tissue.
ASTRINGENT meaning: 1. An astringent substance causes the skin or other tissue to tighten: 2. Astringent remarks are…. Learn more.
adjective. tending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue. “ astringent cosmetic lotions”. synonyms: hemostatic, styptic. tending to check bleeding by contracting the tissues or blood vessels. see more. noun. a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals.
1. causing contraction or constriction of soft tissue; styptic. 2. harshly biting; caustic: astringent criticism. 3. stern or severe; austere. 4. sharply incisive; pungent: astringent wit. n.
Sharp, caustic, severe. An astringent substance, drug, etc. A substance or preparation, such as alum, that draws together or constricts body tissues and is effective in stopping the flow of blood or other secretions. A substance which draws tissue together, thus restricting the flow of blood.
adjective. /əˈstrɪndʒənt/ (specialist) (of a liquid or cream) causing skin cells and other body tissues to become tighter. Use an astringent lotion if you have oily skin. to have an astringent effect. Take your English to the next level. The Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus explains the difference between groups of similar words.
